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Science, environment and technology

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    Debate on a petition to introduce licensing and regulation for dog and cat rescues

    Thursday, 22 January, 2026

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 6pm on 26 January on a petition calling for licensing and regulation of dog and cat rescues. The debate will be opened by Irene Campbell MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Animals
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on government support for the fishing industry

    Wednesday, 21 January, 2026

    A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on 22 January on government support for the fishing industry. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
  • Debate Pack

    The impact of import standards on the agricultural sector

    Wednesday, 21 January, 2026

    A General Debate on the impact of import standards on the agricultural sector is scheduled for Thursday 22 January 2026. This Backbench Business Committee debate in the House of Commons chamber will be led by Sam Carling MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Farming and fishing
  • Research Briefing

    Economic regulation of the water industry

    Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

    The water industry is privatised, with regional monopoly companies, in England and Wales. Regulation includes a price review that sets bills for customers.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • Industry
  • Insight

    Water reform: “A new vision for water”

    Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

    The government published its water white paper in January 2026, setting out its plans for the water sector. Find out more about these plans and the next steps.

    • Insight
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    AI content labelling

    Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

    This Library briefing paper provides an overview of what AI content labelling is, why it is being used and how it works.

    • Research Briefing
    • Technology
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on the Animal Welfare Strategy for England

    Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 21 January on the Animal Welfare Strategy for England. The debate will be opened by Samantha Niblett MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Animals
    • Farming and fishing
  • Research Briefing

    Clean power targets

    Wednesday, 14 January, 2026

    By 2030, the government aims to meet Britain’s electricity demand with energy from clean sources. 64% of British electricity currently comes from clean sources.

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change
    • Energy
  • Debate Pack

    The impact of food inflation on the cost of living

    Wednesday, 14 January, 2026

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of food inflation on the cost of living at 1:30pm on Thursday 15th January 2026.

    • Debate Pack
    • Economic situation
    • Environment
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    Packaging extended producer responsibility

    Tuesday, 13 January, 2026

    This briefing provides an overview of the revised packaging extended producer responsibility (pEPR) scheme and fees.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on the impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities

    Monday, 12 January, 2026

    A debate in Westminster Hall has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 14 January 2026 on the impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities. The debate will be opened by Steve Witherden MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Sciences
  • Research Briefing

    Deposit return schemes

    Wednesday, 07 January, 2026

    This briefing gives an overview of forthcoming deposit return schemes (DRS) for drinks containers across the UK, which will start in October 2027.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Rural mobile coverage in the UK: Not-spots and partial not-spots

    Monday, 22 December, 2025

    This briefing looks at mobile coverage in the UK with a focus on rural 4G mobile coverage. It covers government targets and policies to tackle partial not-spots and total not-spots, such as the Shared Rural Network.

    • Research Briefing
    • Technology
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on the cumulative impact of housing development

    Tuesday, 16 December, 2025

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 17 December on the cumulative impact of housing development. The debate will be opened by Damian Hinds MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
    • Housing and planning
    • Planning
  • Debate Pack

    Planning policy for quarries

    Monday, 15 December, 2025

    A Westminster Hall debate on Planning policy for quarries has been scheduled for 16 December 2025 from 9:30am until 11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Alberto Costa and Matt Western MPs.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
    • Planning

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